Historic Wiss Emporium – Multi artforms, paintings, textile, dressmaking, patchwork and jewellery

Wiss Emporium

28 – 29 May, 2011

An artisan’s bazaar will be held from within the historic Wiss Emporium. Artists will be on hand to share their knowledge, sell and display their artworks to visitors.

The artists involved include:

Romy Andres – fibre artist: Romy is passionate about felt making and blends alpaca and merino wools with silks and lace to create a vision of colour.

Lisa Kirk – fine artist: Lisa’s artwork is a raucous riot of colour and celebrates the combination of her ‘given gifts’ and her formal art education.

Katherine Ackland – couture dressmaking artist: Katherine has worked as an artist and designer for the past 17 years and holds a Bachelor of Visual art. She combines her love of textiles and fashion to create hand painted and crafted textiles and textile design garments.

John Heseltine – photographic artist: John was born in Scotland and has been happy snapping since he was a young boy. He completed certificate courses to perfect his art and has won numerous prizes for his work. He is keen to meet enthusiasts and share his knowledge of photography.

Margaret Mauchlan – patchwork craft artist: Margaret has been quilting for the past 22 years and still delights in every new creation. She incorporates historic patterns into her work.

Alisa Robinson – jewellery artist: For Alisa Robinson, creating beautiful jewellery is therapeutic not only for her hands but also for her mind. She enjoys the freedom which jewellery design affords her.

For visitors who seek a hands-on experience, there will be two workshops offered during the weekend.

Saturday 28 May: Nuno-Felting Workshops at 9.30am and 1.30pm by fibre teacher Romy Andres. At 9.30 create a felted scarf. At 1.30pm create a fibre handbag.

Sunday 29 May: Beginners Jewellery Workshop at 10.30am by Alisa Robinson. Create your own selection of jewellery from earrings, bracelets or necklaces. Enquiries & Bookings ph 5463 7999